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Africa's Great Civilizations

The Kingdom of Kush | Africa's Great Civilizations

Season 1 Episode 7

One of the most unusual things about the Kingdom of Kush was the surprising number of queens that ruled. They were known as Kandakes. Learn more in Africa's Great Civilizations with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., premiering at 9/8c February 27 on PBS.
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